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Firm Receives Top National and Metroplitan Rankings in Best Lawyers 2014
October 31, 2013 | Publication
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms" rankings has awarded Beck Redden LLP with top tier rankings both nationally and in the Houston Metropolitan Market. National Tier 2 Natural Resources Law National Tier 3 Appellate PracticeCommercial LitigationLitigation... -
Summary Judgment Affirmed
October 31, 2013 | News Article
On October 31, a $1.5 million summary judgment in favor of Beck Redden’s clients was unanimously affirmed by Houston’s First Court of Appeals. Beck Redden represented a small investment group that entered into an investment guaranteed... -
Richardson and Roberts Obtain Dismissal Under New Texas Rule 91a
October 29, 2013 | News Article
Partner Michael Richardson and Associate Alex Roberts successfully obtained a complete dismissal of all claims against a Texas-based Am Law 100 firm and two of its attorneys who were sued by their adversaries in underlying... -
David J. Beck Appointed to the UT Austin Intercollegiate Athletic Council for Men
October 9, 2013 | News Article
The Regents of the University of Texas at Austin have appointed David J. Beck as their representative to the UT Austin Intercollegiate Athletic Council for men. The term is for 4 years and members of the council... -
Attorneys Named To 2013 Texas and Houston Super Lawyers
September 30, 2013 | News Article
David J. Beck ranked number 1 in the top 10 of Thomson Reuters' 2013 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Joining Beck in the Texas edition are Fields Alexander, Alistair Dawson, Kat Gallagher, Tom Ganucheau, David Gunn, Russell Post, Joe... -
Nichols and Post Named 2014 Benchmark Litigation Future Stars
September 17, 2013 | News Article
Eric Nichols and Russell Post have been named 2014 Benchmark Litigation Future Stars. -
Eighth Circuit Rules for Beck Redden Clients in a Significant Appeal Concerning Federal Jurisdiction
September 6, 2013 | News Article
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Beck Redden prevailed for its clients in an important appeal about federal jurisdiction over arbitration matters. Beck Redden’s individual clients filed a class action... -
Texas Supreme Court Rules for Beck Redden Client In Long-Running Dispute Over Legal Fees
August 30, 2013 | News Article
On August 30, 2013, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in a long-running dispute over legal fees that had attracted attention from both state and national legal media. The Court ruled in favor of Beck... -
Beck Redden Files Petition for Writ of Mandamus in Support of Harris County Voters’ Petition Seeking Election on Early Childhood Education Initiative
August 26, 2013 | News Article
On August 26, 2013, Beck Redden appellate partner Russell Post joined with prominent Houston attorney Richard Mithoff in filing a petition for writ of mandamus in the Houston Court of Appeals. The petition challenges a... -
Fields Alexander Joins the HBA Professionalism Committee
August 16, 2013 | News Article
Fields Alexander has become a member of the Houston Bar Association's Professionalism Committee. The commitee works to promote professionalism within the legal community and to encourage public awareness of HBA's commitment to its mandate on professionalism. Additionally,... -
Beck Redden Attorneys Recognized in Texas’ Best Lawyers 2013 Edition
June 3, 2013 | News Article
Texas’ Best Lawyers has named David J. Beck as one of the 2013 Lawyers of the Year in Texas for Antitrust Law. The publication also recognizes the following Beck Redden attorneys and practice areas:Fields AlexanderPersonal... -
Beck Redden Trial Win Affirmed
May 22, 2013 | News Article
A complete trial win obtained by Beck Redden was unanimously affirmed by Houston’s Fourteenth Court of Appeals. Corporate shareholders had sued the firm’s clients—a lawyer and his law firm—for legal malpractice in a dispute about the... -
Beck Redden Obtains Appellate Win for City of Houston
May 9, 2013 | News Article
The Firm won an appeal in Houston’s Fourteenth Court of Appeals regarding a dispute over who must bear the cost of relocating telecommunications equipment attached to a bridge spanning Brays Bayou. As part of a flood... -
Connie Pfeiffer Named Outstanding Young Lawyer
April 29, 2013 | News Article
Beck Redden partner Connie Pfeiffer was presented with the 2013 Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer award at this year’s Law Day luncheon. Named in honor of a well known federal judge, this award is... -
Appellate Court Upholds Beck Redden Trial Win, Finds Retailer Levied Unenforceable Penalty
April 12, 2013 | News Article
The Firm won an appeal in Houston’s Fourteenth Court of Appeals arising from a breach-of-contract dispute between a major retail chain and the Firm’s client, an importer of seasonal decorations. The Firm defended against multiple... -
Firm Receives Legal Award
April 10, 2013 | News Article
Beck Redden was named the Mid-Market winner of the 2013 Corporate Intl Legal Award for Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Texas. -
Victory in Fifth Circuit Royalty Case
April 1, 2013 | News Article
On March 12, 2013, the Firm won an oil and gas royalty appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The case involves certain overriding royalty interests and Louisiana law, as adopted... -
Victory on Appeal For Lawyer-Client
March 28, 2013 | News Article
The Firm won an appeal arising from a lawyer-client dispute in the Houston Fourteenth Court of Appeals on February 28, 2013. The Court ruled (3-0) that the trial court erred in admitting certain expert testimony. At trial,... -
Five Attorneys Named to 2013 Texas Rising Stars List
March 8, 2013 | News Article
Five Beck Redden attorneys have been named as 2013 Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers: Connie Pfeiffer and Chad Flores in Appellate Law; Geoff Gannaway in Business Litigation; and Andrea Paterson and Alex... -
Beck Redden Named To National Law Journal's Litigation Boutique Hot List
February 16, 2013 | News Article
The National Law Journal has selected Beck Redden to the 2013 Litigation Boutique Hot List. The annual list recognizes law firms of no more than 50 attorneys with proven track records of trying high-stakes cases. -
Kat Gallagher Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
February 15, 2013 | News Article
Kat Gallagher has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. ACTL past president David J. Beck had the honor of inducting Kat at the annual spring meeting held February 28... -
Attorneys Recognized in 2013 Edition Of Chambers USA
February 7, 2013 | News Article
Five Beck Redden partners have been selected as 'Leaders in their Field' in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Recognized attorneys include David J. Beck, Litigation: Energy & Natural Resources (Texas), Litigation:... -
Chad Flores Receives Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law
February 1, 2013 | News Article
Chad Flores has received Board Certification in Civil Appellate Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. As a member of the Beck Redden appellate section, Chad now shares this distinction with partners David Gunn, Russell Post,... -
Victory On Appeal in Fourteenth Court of Appeals
January 24, 2013 | News Article
On Jan. 17, 2013, the Houston Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued a ruling in favor of the Firm’s client in a lawyer liability case. In Daneshjou v. Bateman, the appellate court upheld the decision of... -
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Beck Redden Client in Force Majeure Dispute Over Natural Gas Supply Contracts
January 23, 2013 | News Article
On January 22, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in favor of our client in a consolidated appeal involving the interpretation of force majeure clauses in the natural...